parking brake Citroen DS4 RHD 2011.5 1.G Owner's Manual

SAFETY DRIVING FITTINGS CHILD SAFETY
192Electric parking brake
200 Manual parking brake
201 Manual gearbox
202Gear effi ciency indicator
203 6 -speed electronic gearboxsystem
207 Automatic gearbox
211 Hill start assist
212Stop & Start
215 Blind spot sensors
219 Speed limiter
221Cruise control
223Parking space sensors
225 Parking sensors
172 Direction indicators
172 Hazard warning lamps
173 Horn
173 Emergency or assistance call
174 Tyre under-infl ation detection
176Braking assistance systems
17 7 Tr ajectory control systems(ESP)
179Front seat belts
183Airbags
160Child seats
166 ISOFIX child seats
169 Child lock
14 4 Interior fi ttings
15 0Front armrest
15 4Boot fi ttings
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13Familiarisation
Interior


6-speed electronic gearbox
system
This system offers driving combining a fullyautomatic mode and a manual mode.


Interior mood lighting

This dimmed lighting of the passenger compartment improves visibility inside the
vehicle when the light is poor.

Audio and communication
s
ystems
These systems benefit from the followingtechnologies: radio, CD player, USB player,
Bluetooth system, satellite navigation system
with colour screen, auxiliary sockets. Audio system
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Electric parking brake

It combines the functions of automaticapplication on switching off the engine and
automatic release when moving off. Manual application and release remain
possible.
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92 eM
yWay satellite navigation system


Massage function

This system gives a lumbar massage for a period of 60 minutes. The massage is done in6 cycles of 10 minutes each.
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Familiarisation
Instruments and controls
1.
Steering wheel adjustment control. 2.Steering mounted control paddles for the
6 -speed electronic gearbox system.
3.Lighting and direction indicator controlstalk.4. Speaker (tweeter).
5. Windscreen demisting vent.
6.Sunshine sensor. 7. Passenger’s airbag. 8.Glove box/Audio/video sockets/Passenger’s airbag deactivation switch/Fusebox.9.
Bonnet release. 10.Heated seat control. 11.
Lumbar massage control. 12.
Electric parking brake. 13.Gear lever, 6 -speed electronic gearbox system.14 .Large multifunctional storage unit.

Roof consoles - Centre consoles
A.
Rear view mirror.
B
. Microphone for audio and telematic system.C.
Interior mood lighting.D.Emergency call/Assistance call. E.Courtesy lamp/Map reading lamps.

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.Central adjustable air vents. 2. Monochrome screen and seat belt and front airbag screen or colour and mappingscreen. 3.
Audio system or eMyWay satellite
navigation system .
4.Central switch panel.
5.Heating/air conditioning controls.
6. USB port/auxiliary Jack socket and cigarette lighter/12 V accessory socket. 7.Gear lever, manual or electronic gearboxsystem.8.
Manual or electric parking brake9.Portable ashtray.
10. Front armrest.

Driving safely
Manual application/release
Manual applicationof the parking brake is possible by pulling
the control lever A.With the ignition on, manual release
of the parking brake is possible by pressing the brake pedal
and pulling then releasingthe
control lever A
.
Electric parking brake


Automatic application/release

Press the accelerator pedal and let the clutch
pedal up (manual gearbox), the parking brakeis released automatically and progressively as you move off.
With the vehicle at rest, on switching off
the en
gine the parking brake is applied
automatically.
If this warning lamp is on in the instrument panel, the automatic application/release is deactivated; apply and release the parking brake manually.
Before leaving the
vehicle, check that the
brake warnin
g lamp in the
instrument panel and the Pwarning lamp in thecontrol lever A are on fixed (not flashing).
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With the engine running, on openingthe driver’s door there is an audiblewarning; apply the parking brakemanually.
Do not leave a child alone inside thevehicle with the ignition on; they mightrelease the parking brake.

If you are towing a trailer or caravan or if the slope might vary (transpor t on a ferry, lorry, towing...) make a maximummanual application with a long pull onthe control lever Ato immobilise the vehicle.

29Familiarisation
Driving safely

This 6 -speed gearbox offers a choice between
the comfor t of fully automatic operation or thepleasure of manual gear changing.

6-speed electronic gearbox system
1.
Gear lever. 2.Steering mounted "-"control paddle.3.Steering mounted "+"control paddle.
Display in the instrument panel
The gear engaged or the driving mode selected appears in the instrument panel screen.
N.Neutral.
R. Reverse.
1 to 6.Gears engaged.AUTO.Automated mode.




Moving off
)
Select position N
and press the brake pedal firmly while star ting the engine. )
Engage first gear by pulling the gear lever 1towards position A
or M,
or
Engage reverse by pushing the gear lever 1towards position R.) Release the parking brake. )
Ta k e y o u r foot off the brake pedal thenaccelerate.
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41Monitoring
)Press thumb wheel B for access to the main menu and select one of the following
functions:
- "Vehicle parameters",
- "Displa
y adjustment",
- "Choice of sounds". )Turn the thumb wheel B
to move around in
the instrument panel central screen.)Press the thumb wheel Bagain to confirm
the selection.Thi
s menu is used to activate or deactivate certain driving and comfor t systems, classified in different categories:
- "Access to the vehicle" (see "Access" section):


●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking of the
driver's door),

●
"Unlocking only boot" (Selectiveunlocking of the boot).

- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parking brake automatic" (Automaticelectric parking brake; see "Driving" section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear wiper coupled to reverse gear; see "Visibility"section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorising speeds; see "Driving" section).


- "Vehicle li
ghting" (see "Visibility" section):
●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/additional
directional lighting),
●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime runninglamps).


- "Interior lighting" (see "Visibility" section):
●
"Follow-me-home" (Automatic timed
operation of headlamps),
●
"Welcome lighting" (Interior/exterior
welcome lighting).


Vehicle parameters
Main menu
The main menu and its associated functions can only be accessed when
stationary.A message appears in the instrumentpanel central screen, above a certainspeed threshold, indicating that the main menu cannot be displayed.

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Monitoring
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Battery chargefixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault(dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...).The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine isstarted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Brakingfixed, associated with
the STOP warninglamp. The brakin
g system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

+fixed, associated with
the electric parkin
gbrake malfunctionwarning lamp, if the parking brake isreleased. The brakin
g system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

+ fixed, associated with
the
STOP and ABSwarning lamps. Th
e electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Electric parkingbrake flashing. The application or release of theelectric parking brake was interrupted. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+
Electric parking brakemalfunction
fix
ed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without dela
y.
The parking brake can be released manually using theemergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,refer to the "Driving" section.
Door(s) open
fixed if the speed isbelow 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open.
Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied by an audible signal
if the speed is above6 mph (10 km/h).
* Accordin
g to country.
Seat belt notfastened/unfastened * fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by anincreasing audible
signal. The driver or
front passenger has notbuckled or has unbuckled their seatbelt. Pull on the belt in question and inser t the tongue in
the buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information given by the roof console warning lamps. At least one rear passenger hasunbuckled their seat belt.

Monitoring
Power steeringfixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Under-inflatedtyrefixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low.Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when
the tyres are cold.
Directional headlampsflashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Foot on the brakepedalfixed. The brake pedal is not pressed. With the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system, press
the brake pedal to star t the engine (lever in position N).
If you wish to release the parking brake withoutpressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp willremain on.
flashing. With the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system, if you hold the vehicle on an
incline using the accelerator for too long, the clutch overheats.Use the brake pedal and
/or the electric parking brake.
Airbags

temporarily. This lamp comes on for a fewseconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fix
ed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.